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Senior Systems Engineer/Project Technical Manager

KIHOMACLayton, Utah🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 12, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This impactful role offers significant career growth by allowing you to directly contribute to a critical national defense project and hone your systems engineering and project management skills. You'll thrive if you're a driven individual with a strong technical background and a passion for leading teams and shaping complex programs within a reputable organization. Apply now to make a tangible difference and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Layton, Utah, United States
Posted
16 hours ago
ComplianceEmployee RelationsPrimavera P6Risk Management

Job Description

Expertise and Functions

  • Conduct requirements verification, Risk Management, and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
  • Support the military customer’s acquisition of the next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the LGM-35A Sentinel system of systems
  • Assist the United States Air Force (USAF) in managing internal program requirements, analyzing Prime contractor DOORS data modules and CAMEO/SysML models
  • Prepare critical reports for System Qualification
  • Serve as a key interface with the Prime Contractor to ensure alignment with U.S. Government intent regarding requirements products and artifacts, while consulting regularly with the USAF System Program Office (SPO) on stakeholder needs

Managerial Duties:

  • Create realistic and accurate job descriptions for your team
  • Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description
  • Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere; work to resolve any conflicts
  • Conduct ongoing feedback – both informal and semiannual feedback, counseling for improvement if necessary
  • Advise management as to which employees deserve recognition including but not limited to raises, promotions and awards
  • Manage accuracy of employee timecards
  • Ensure employees receive and perform any required training for both position and company needsGuide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes
  • Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate – goals/changes/updates/news
  • Co-ordinate with Director and/or VP on corporate matters
  • Other duties as assigned  

Education/Training: 

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or STEM field required
  • Master's Degree in an engineering or STEM field preferred     

Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in a related field required
  • Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems preferred
  • Experience with MBSE and Dassault’s Cameo or other MBSE tools (Rhapsody, etc.) preferred
  • Experience with Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) preferred
  • Experience with Risk Management preferred
  • Experience with Primavera P6 preferred
  • Experience with IBM Rational DOORS preferred
  • Experience with SysML preferred

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Active Top Secret clearance required

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary: 

The projected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 per year. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.